Thanks so much for stopping by! I realize there is a lot of information on MoneySavingMom.com, so I put together this page to help you get started.
How MoneySavingMom.com can help you
My goal is to help you spend less, save more, and live more intentionally! We offer legitimate, practical, non-gimmicky ways to help you save money in your everyday life. I am passionate about living simply and frugally, and I strive to help my readers do the same.
Pressed for time? Here are 5 quick starting points:
- 31 Days to a Better Grocery Budget :: If you want a fast-course in the basics, start here. I wrote this one years ago, but most of the principles still hold true! It focuses on all aspects of couponing, budgeting, playing the drug store game, grocery shopping, and more. (Worried about the rising cost of groceries? Read this for some encouragement and practical advice!)
- 52 Different Ways to Save $100 Per Year :: This is one of my most popular series to date, and it offers many creative ways to save money and stretch your budget further!
- Over 40 Different Income-Earning Ideas :: Looking for ways to easily supplement your income at home? Check out this HUGE list of creative and unique ideas you can start right away!
- 50 Freebies You Can Sign Up For Right Now :: Love freebies? Check out this HUGE list of free stuff you can sign up for. There is something on it for everyone!
What You’ll Find at MoneySavingMom.com
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- Online Deals :: We publish multiple posts each day highlighting the absolute best online deals we find. We take all the effort and work out of it for you — comparing price histories and retailers — to ensure we are bringing you the best of the best deals! We strive to post only legitimate deals from reputable sites that are actually great deals.
- Mobile Coupons, Rebates, and Freebies :: In addition to deals, we also post the best mobile coupons, rebates, and freebies each day! (Hint: Couponing is still alive and well, even though the majority of it is done electronically through your mobile device.)
- Deals at National Stores :: Did you know you can drastically reduce your spending by pairing coupons with the items already on sale at stores? Playing the drug store game can save you thousands of dollars each year! You can grab all kinds of freebies at Target by stacking their coupon savings. And Walmart is a couponer’s best friend with their friendly coupon policy! We make it easy for you by matching coupons to sale items for all of these popular national stores: Target, Walmart, CVS, and Walgreens.
- Restaurant Deals & Freebies :: We post multiple restaurant deals per day, so be on the lookout for great ways to save on eating out!
- Money-Saving Ideas :: We frequently post about creative ways to save money, including everything from meal planning advice and frugal family activities to budget-friendly fashion ideas and freezer recipes.
- Money-Making Ideas :: In addition to posting tips on how to save money, we also regularly post ideas on how to grow your income and earn extra cash.
- Budget Recipes :: We have a huge catalog of budget-friendly recipes, including breakfasts, snacks, dinners, freezer-friendly meals, and more!
- Personal Posts from Me :: In addition to the deals that my team posts each day, I frequently write personal posts — including inspirational thoughts, recipes, glimpses into my life, books I’m reading, and more! (I hang out on Instagram a lot these days, so be sure to follow me over there for lots of real-life, behind-the-scenes content. You can also sign up for my weekly personal newsletter to get my personal updates each weekend.)
General Tips for Using MoneySavingMom.com
- How to Get A Deal :: Many of our posts alert you to deals on products and services you can get at great prices. Most of the time, these deal posts will include a step-by-step explanation about how to obtain the deal. To get started taking advantage of some great deals — both online and in your area — follow the home page, check out the Deals category or subscribe and let us send them to you!
- Start Small :: Dip your toes in by taking advantage of one or two deals to start. Don’t feel like you have to do all the deals. If you want to cut your grocery budget, I suggest slowly working through the 31 Days to a Better Grocery Budget Series and you’ll be well on your way to significant savings.
- Read the Comments :: Our readers are great about sharing their own experiences with deals and offering help to one another in the process. If you have a question about a particular deal, I encourage you to read the comments from that post!
- Hang Out With Us On Socials :: My team and community are really active on social media! You’ll find so much great support, positivity, and savings tips by following along on Facebook and Instagram.
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Other Places to Find MoneySavingMom®
In addition to posting deals here at MoneySavingMom.com, you can also find us in many other places online:
- Subscribe to receive deals in your inbox here. Or sign up for our hot deals list to make sure you never miss a time-sensitive hot deal again!
- Facebook :: We post all of our deals to the Money Saving Mom Facebook page. Plus, you’ll see some bonus super HOT deals over there that you won’t see here on the blog. We also have a Facebook group if you want to come hang out!
- Instagram (Deals) :: We post the top 2-4 best deals each day on our special deals account! Plus, you might see fun IG Stories from some of my team!
- Instagram (Crystal) :: This is my personal Instagram account where I often share money-saving tips, budgeting advice, simple recipes, frugal hacks, money-making ideas, and more!
- X :: You can also catch our deals on X if that works better for you!
- Pinterest :: Follow MoneySavingMom.com on Pinterest for more frugal inspiration.
- Tik Tok :: I recently joined the Tik Tok bandwagon, so come on over to see some of my frugal tips, budget recipe hacks, and more!